Mazda 6 2005 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 99 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 9.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Used also on Mazda CX-7 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. Mazda 3 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | 1229 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 192 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 433 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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